But the idea of mounting, say, Mahler’s “Kindertotenlieder” didn’t appeal to Guth.
“If you have this huge orchestra, it will be the same structure you have at a normal concert,” he said.
“So, how to get this very specific situation of not being in the opera house or concert hall?
We thought it would be great to have in this huge hall just this lonely singer exposed.”They arrived at the idea of a song recital.
“It’s a thrilling space to put anything in, and in a way it’s your responsibility to do justice to it.
Persons:
”, Guth, Schubert, ” Guth, ” Levine, ” —, gesturing, “, I’ve, it’s
Organizations:
Armory, Metropolitan Opera